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• Tour de PNW Rialto Beach - Mill Creek

  • Start
    03 Apr 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    07 Apr 2023
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Rialto Beach on the Pacific Coast west of Forks, WA
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Tour de PNW Phase 1: Rialto Beach to Mill Creek

  Here’s an opportunity for a few good riders interested in an expeditionary bike tour to explore a slice of our Pacific NorthWest region in a unique adventure.  This tour is designed for active senior bicyclists to ride their bikes eastward in a series of 5-day tours, or phases, across Washington and Idaho.  Riders may do 1, 2, or all 3 phases.  This tour is for Phase 1 from Rialto Beach on the Pacific Coast to the Mill Creek Sports Park and home.

  For more general information for this tour series, refer to the initial Tour de PNW announcement: https://bikesclub.org/memberforum/13034453.

  Ride leader: Rick Proctor, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153.

  Register:

  • By Friday, March 31st, 2023. 
  • Group size limited to approximately 6 due to availability of lodging in Discovery Bay. 
  • Riders must make their own lodging reservations soon.  

  Routes: 

  • Links to RideWithGPS routes for each day are in the attached spreadsheet.  There have been significant updates to lodging suggestions.  You must make your own lodging reservations soon. 
  • Tour de PNW is planned for overnight stays in motels and most meals in restaurants to minimize weight and bulk on the bikes.
  • This Tour de PNW does not require camping equipment, but the routes have sections with many hours between restrooms or porta-potties.  Riders must be willing and able to “go” outside.

  Pace: 

  • The moderate “effort” pace of this tour is intended for riders who regularly ride paved roads at a moderate pace slowed down by a touring load of gear, gravel riding, uphills, headwinds, photo stops, etc. 
  • Routes pass through sections with wild areas, opportunities to get lost, and sometimes no cell phone service.  The plan is to keep everyone within line of sight and frequent regroups for safety. 

  Equipment:  

  • Your bike must be in good condition and ready for the route. 
  • Before the tour starts you should test ride your bike fully loaded for the tour to make sure everything fits and will stay where it belongs on the bike when riding on rough surfaces such as gravel and rough pavement.
  • You must be able to do your own minor repairs, including flat repairs, and maintenance.

  Drivers: 

  • Someone will need to deliver us to the beginning then drive home.  The riders will ride from Rialto Beach to the Mill Creek Sports Park. 
  • Sufficient public transportation is not known to exist to the Forks area, so creative bribes may be needed to stimulate willingness from family and/or friends to drive us in a motor vehicle(s) to Rialto Beach then drive home.

  The Plan:  The tour schedule and estimated costs, including links to RWGPS routes for each day and suggested lodging for each night are in the attached spreadsheet.  Bad weather could cause a reschedule.  Check with Ride Leader if in doubt.

  • Sunday April 2:  Drive with bikes from home to lodging in Forks, WA.  The route with the Edmonds - Kingston ferry may be the best option.
  • Monday April 3:  Drive with bikes from lodging in Forks to Rialto Beach.  Ride bikes to lodging in Forks.  14.7 miles & 594 feet of gain.  Car drivers take cars back to lodging in Forks.
  • Tuesday April 4:  Ride bikes to lodging in Port Angeles.  62.9 miles & 2,735 feet of gain.  Car drivers take cars home.
  • Wednesday April 5:  Ride bikes to lodging in Discovery Bay.  39.2 miles & 1,459 feet of gain.  Lodging at the Valley View Motel consists of several cabins.  Make your reservation here ASAP.
  • Thursday April 6:  Ride bikes to lodging in Port Townsend.  26.1 miles, some of which is gravel, & 1,270 feet of gain.
  • Friday April 7:  Ride bikes & 2 ferries to Mill Creek Sports Park and home.  45.5 miles & 2,820 feet of gain.

  WestWA Phs 1 rev 27-Feb-2023.pdf
  

  E-Bike Riders Read This:  E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Tour de PNW Mill Creek - Columbia River

  • Start
    21 May 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    25 May 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Mill Creek Sports Park
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Tour de PNW Phase 2: Mill Creek - Columbia River

  Here’s an opportunity for a few good riders interested in an expeditionary bike tour to explore a slice of our Pacific NorthWest region in a unique adventure.  This tour is designed for active senior bicyclists to ride their bikes eastward in a series of 5-day tours, or phases, across Washington and Idaho.  Riders may do 1, 2, or all 3 phases.  This tour is for Phase 2 from Mill Creek Sports Park (close to home) to across the Columbia River at Beverly, WA.

  For more general information for this tour series, refer to the initial Tour de PNW announcement: https://bikesclub.org/memberforum/13034453.

  Ride leader: Rick Proctor, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153.

  Register:

  • By Sunday, April 30th, 2023. 
  • Group size limited to 8.
  • Riders must make their own lodging reservations.  

  Routes: 

  • Links to RideWithGPS routes for each day are in the attached spreadsheet.  There have been significant updates to lodging suggestions.  You must make your own lodging reservations soon. 
  • Tour de PNW is planned for overnight stays in motels and most meals in restaurants to minimize weight and bulk on the bikes.
  • This Tour de PNW does not require camping equipment, but the routes have sections with many hours between restrooms or porta-potties.  Riders must be willing and able to “go” outside.

  Pace: 

  • The moderate “effort” pace of this tour is intended for riders who regularly ride paved roads at a moderate pace slowed down by a touring load of gear, gravel riding, uphills, headwinds, photo stops, etc. 
  • Routes pass through sections with wild areas, opportunities to get lost, and sometimes no cell phone service.  The plan is to keep everyone within line of sight and frequent regroups for safety. 

  Equipment:  

  • Your bike must be in good condition and ready for the route. 
  • Before the tour starts you should test ride your bike fully loaded for the tour to make sure everything fits and will stay where it belongs on the bike when riding on rough surfaces such as gravel and rough pavement.
  • You must be able to do your own minor repairs, including flat repairs, and maintenance.

  Drivers: 

  • Someone will need to drive to retrieve us at the end of this tour to take us home.
  • Sufficient public transportation is not known to exist to the Beverly area, so creative bribes may be needed to stimulate willingness from family and/or friends to drive a motor vehicle(s) to Beverly to bring us and our bikes home.

  The Plan:  The tour schedule and estimated costs, including links to RWGPS routes for each day and suggested lodging for each night are in the attached spreadsheet.  Bad weather could cause a reschedule.  Check with Ride Leader if in doubt.

  • Sunday, May 21:  Ride bikes from the Mill Creek Sports Park to lodging in North Bend.  49.2 miles & 1,945 feet of gain.  Several miles of gravel.
  • Monday, May 22:  Ride bikes from North Bend to lodging at Snoqualmie Pass.  31.3 miles & 3,300 feet of gain.  This includes the 2.3 miles long, dark, cold, possibly wet and probably noisy Snoqualmie Tunnel.  This day will be mostly gravel.  Carry a picnic lunch.
  • Tuesday, May 23:  Ride bikes from Snoqualmie Pass to lodging in Cle Elum.  33.2 miles & 536 feet of gain.  This day is also mostly gravel.  Carry a picnic lunch.
  • Wednesday, May 24:  Ride bikes from Cle Elum to lodging in Ellensburg.  28.3 miles & 380 feet of gain.  This day will also be mostly gravel.
  • Thursday, May 25:  Ride bikes from Ellensburg to cross the Columbia River on the newly reconditioned Beverly Bridge and finish at Burkett Lake Recreation Area on the east side of Beverly, WA.  37.8 miles & 1,159 feet of gain.  This day is also mostly gravel, and has about 35 miles of no shade, no services, and limited access.  Carry a picnic lunch and plenty of water.  Hopefully our drivers will meet us at the Burkett Lake Rec Area to return us and our bikes home.

  MidWA Phs 2 rev 1-Mar-2023.pdf
  

  E-Bike Riders Read This:  E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

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• Leavenworth/Cashmere Tour

  • Start
    22 May 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    23 May 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Leavenworth WA and Cashmere WA
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Leavenworth + Cashmere hub and spoke ride. The Monday route is one that this club used to do annually. Both days allow for plenty of rural riding as well as the shoulders  of. busier roads. Monday's ride has some B/C terrain, Tuesday is mostly B terrain. The pace will be mostly steady, with regroups. You should be prepared with a bike in good mechanical shape, and the equipment for repairs such as flat tires. E bike riders will be expected to be familiar with current club E bike policies on our website. Group size limited to 12. 

  Day 1 - Meet at the public parking lot on the north side of Hwy 2 at the west end of Leavenworth.  Gather at 10:00 for a 10:15 start. Ride streets and highways for 47 miles, up the Chumstick Canyon, over Beaver Summit, into Plain and on to Lake Wenatchee State Park for restrooms. Bring lunch/snacks/water. Then ride out to Cole's Corner, on to Winton via a back road, and finally down the Tumwater Canyon along Highway 2. Traveling by bike allows stops to view this marvelous canyon. Return to town for refreshments. Various motels , restaurants and brew pubs are in town. Route similar to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42295194

  Day 2 - Drive to Cashmere east on Highway 2. Park at Riverside Park on Maple. Gather for 10:30 start. Ride streets and back roads through orchards into Wenatchee to the state park for our break. Return via Easy Street to Monitor, and then to our starting point. This is a 21 mile day to allow for folks returning home. Route similar to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42290720 

  Registration will be open starting March 27. You will need to arrange your own lodging. Leavenworth has many lodging options but they do fill up fast. Cashmere is only 12 miles from Leavenworth and has lodging options also. 

  Ride leader Dan Scott; overall boss Elaine Scott. 425-501-6198

  
  

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• Tour de PNW Columbia River to Idaho

  • Start
    10 Jun 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    15 Jun 2023
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Burkett Lake Recreation Area on the east side of Beverly, WA
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Tour de PNW Phase 3: Columbia River - Idaho

  Here’s an opportunity for a few good riders interested in an expeditionary bike tour to explore a slice of our Pacific NorthWest region in a unique adventure.  This tour is designed for active senior bicyclists to ride their bikes eastward in a series of 5-day tours, or phases, across Washington and Idaho.  Riders may do 1, 2, or all 3 phases.  This tour is for Phase 3 from the Burkett Lake Recreation Area near Beverly, WA by the Columbia River to Wallace, Idaho.

  For more general information for this tour series, refer to the initial Tour de PNW announcement: https://bikesclub.org/memberforum/13034453.

  Ride leader: Rick Proctor, BikeHound@comcast.net, 425-293-3153.

  Register:

  • By Sunday, June 4th, 2023. 
  • Group size limited to 8.
  • Riders must make their own lodging reservations.  

  Routes: 

  • Links to RideWithGPS routes for each day are in the attached spreadsheet.  You must make your own lodging reservations soon. 
  • Tour de PNW is planned for overnight stays in motels and most meals in restaurants to minimize weight and bulk on the bikes.
  • This Tour de PNW does not require camping equipment, but the routes have sections with many hours between restrooms or porta-potties.  Riders must be willing and able to “go” outside.

  Pace: 

  • The moderate “effort” pace of this tour is intended for riders who regularly ride paved roads at a moderate pace slowed down by a touring load of gear, gravel riding, uphills, headwinds, photo stops, etc. 
  • Routes pass through sections with wild areas, opportunities to get lost, and sometimes no cell phone service.  The plan is to keep everyone within line of sight and frequent regroups for safety. 

  Equipment:  

  • Your bike must be in good condition and ready for the route. 
  • Before the tour starts you should test ride your bike fully loaded for the tour to make sure everything fits and will stay where it belongs on the bike when riding on rough surfaces such as gravel and rough pavement.
  • You must be able to do your own minor repairs, including flat repairs, and maintenance.

  Drivers: 

  • Someone will need to drive to deliver us to the start location and retrieve us from the end of this tour to take us home.
  • Sufficient public transportation is not known to exist to the Beverly or Wallace areas, so creative bribes may be needed to stimulate willingness from family and/or friends to drive a motor vehicle(s) to deliver us to the start location in Beverly and bring us and our bikes home from Wallace.

  The Plan:  The tour schedule and estimated costs, including links to RWGPS routes for each day and suggested lodging for each night are in the attached spreadsheet.  Bad weather could cause a reschedule.  Check with Ride Leader if in doubt.

  • Saturday, June 10: Drive to Burkett Lake Rec Area east of Beverly, WA (about 161 car miles from the Mill Creek area) then ride bikes to lodging in Othello.  38 bikes miles with 1,217 feet of gain.  This day will be about 20 miles of gravel and 18 miles of pavement. 
  • Sunday, June 11:  Ride bikes from Othello to lodging in Ritzville.  54.3 miles & 2,496 feet of gain.  This day's plan is all pavement.  Carry a picnic lunch.
  • Monday, June 12:  Ride bikes from Ritzville to lodging in Cheney.  53.3 miles & 1,674 feet of gain.  This day will be about 20 miles of gravel, 34 miles of pavement.  Carry a picnic lunch.
  • Tuesday, June 13:  Rest day in Cheney after 3 long-ish days and a few more coming up.
  • Wednesday, June 14:  Ride bikes from Cheney to Plummer, Idaho.  We will meet up with the BIKES Club Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes Tour group for lunch in Plummer, then ride the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes to lodging in Harrison.  57.8 miles & 2,217 feet of gain.  This day will be about 6 miles of gravel and 52 miles of pavement.  Carry a picnic lunch.
  • Thursday, June 15:  Ride bikes from Harrison to lodging in Wallace.  49.2 miles & 1,140 feet of gain.  This day is all pavement and almost all on the trail.  Lunch stop in Enaville at the Snake Pit, a unique Idaho eatery at about mile 32.  Tour de PNW Phase 3 ends in Wallace.  Riders may choose to go home this day or later.
  • Friday, June 16 options:
  • • Hang out local in Wallace, or:
    • Return home, or:
    • Join the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes Tour to ride Wallace to Mullan round trip then go home on Saturday.
  • Hopefully our drivers will meet us in Wallace to return us and our bikes home.

  
  

  EastWA-ID Phs 3 rev 23-Mar-2023.pdf
  

  E-Bike Riders Read This:  E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

  
  

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• Trail of the Coeur a'Alenes Tour - 2023

  • Start
    13 Jun 2023
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    16 Jun 2023
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Wallace Inn, Wallace, Idaho 87873
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes Tour - 2023

  This tour is designed for active senior bicyclists to ride their bikes on the Trail of the Coeur d"Alenes (T CdA) both ways (73 X 2 = 146 miles).  Wallace, Idaho.

  For more general information for this 73 mile long fully paved trail, refer to https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/trail-coeur-d-alenes/.

  Ride leader: Cindy Proctor, proctorcj28@comcast.net, 425-293-3152.

  Register:

  • By Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. 
  • Group size limited to 8.
  • Riders must make their own lodging reservations.  

  Routes: 

  • Links to RideWithGPS routes for each day are being developed and will be available before the event.  
  • You must make your own lodging reservations soon. 
  • This tour is planned for overnight stays in motels and most meals in restaurants to minimize weight and bulk on the bikes.

  Pace: 

  • The steady “effort” pace of this tour is intended for riders who regularly ride paved roads at a steady pace slowed down by touring gear, uphills, headwinds, photo stops, etc. 
  • Routes pass through sections with wild areas, opportunities to get lost, and sometimes no cell phone service.  The plan is to keep everyone within line of sight and frequent regroups for safety. 

  Equipment:  

  • Your bike must be in good condition and ready for the route. 
  • You must carry your personal gear on your bike for 2 nights in Harrison.
  • Before the tour starts you should test ride your bike fully loaded for the tour to make sure everything fits and will stay where it belongs on the bike.

  The Plan:  The tour schedule, estimated costs, and suggested lodging for each night are in the attached spreadsheet.  Bad weather could cause a reschedule.  Check with the Ride Leader if in doubt.

  • Monday, June 12: Drive to Wallace, Idaho about 375 car miles from the Mill Creek area.  Note: this the day before the bike tour officially starts.
  • Tuesday, June 13:  Ride bikes from the Wallace Inn to the Lake View Lodge in Harrison,  49 miles, +614 feet up, -1,139 feet down.  Yep, more down than up this day.
  • Wednesday, June 14:  Ride bikes from Harrison to Plummer, Idaho.  We will meet up with the BIKES Club Tour de PNW Phase 3 group for lunch in Plummer (Gateway Cafe), then ride back to the Lake View Lodge in Harrison.  31.9 miles, + 1,197 feet of up and -1,201 feet of down.
  • Thursday, June 15:  Ride bikes from Harrison to Wallace Inn.  49.2 miles & 1,140 feet of up.  Lunch stop in Enaville at the Snake Pit Cafe, a unique Idaho eatery at mile 32.
  • Friday, June 16:  Ride bikes from Wallace to Mullen round trip.  15.4 miles, 773 feet of up and down.  There should be time left over this day for touristy stuff in Wallace.
  • Saturday, June 17:  Drive home, about 375 car miles to the Mill Creek area.

  BkTour Trl of the CdA est rev 23Mar2023.pdf
  

  E-Bike Riders Read This:  E-bike riders and Ride Leaders should understand the BIKES Club e-bike policy.

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